Pakistani talent, Chinese technology invincible wall for peace: Mushahid

ISLAMABAD: Condemning Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) Chairman Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed called the attacks “a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter” and rejected narratives promoting a “new Cold War” or so-called China threat.

“Security is preserved through cooperation, not military blocs, or demonising countries through disinformation,” he stressed while delivering keynote address at the Pakistan-China Dialogue hosted by PCI under the auspices of “Friends of Silk Road”.

Leaders, diplomats, parliamentarians, students and scholars gathered at the Pakistan-China Dialogue, which focused on “strengthening mutual understanding between Pakistan and China and building a community with a shared future for neighbouring countries.”

Speakers celebrated the enduring “Iron Brothers” partnership, championed a multi-polar order based on the UN Charter, and highlighted President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a catalyst for peace, prosperity and regional connectivity.

The dialogue was organised by Pakistan-China Institute together with a visiting high-level 5-man delegation from the Communist Party of China’s International Department (IDCPC) led by IDCPC Spokesperson & Chief of Information, Ambassador Hu Zhaoming.

Delivering the keynote address, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed observed that the global balance of economic and political power is shifting from West to East, heralding the Asian century.

He lauded China’s peaceful rise as a source of strength for developing nations across Asia, Africa and Latin America, and thanked Beijing for its unwavering support of Pakistan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, especially last month in the face of Indian aggression.

Mushahid termed Pakistani talent and Chinese technology an invincible wall for peace, security and stability in South Asia.

Ambassador Hu Zhaoming, Spokesperson for the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), described Pakistan as “etched in the deepest hearts of the Chinese people,” adding, “China and Pakistan are like two sides of the same coin—you cannot choose one without the other.”

Highlighting the BRI’s evolution since 2013, Ambassador Hu noted that over 150 countries now participate in the initiative, which uniquely “promotes China’s own inland development while fostering global connectivity.” He urged younger generations to “carry the torch of friendship forward.”

Speaking for the government of Pakistan, Dr Shezra Mansab Ali Kharal, Minister of State for Climate Change, argued that the current world order is “visibly fragmenting,” while China consistently advocates multi-polarity, non-intervention and equality among states. “The BRI embodies this vision,” she said, fostering a network of interdependent economies that choose dialogue over conflict.

Former Foreign Secretary Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry echoed the call for cooperative paradigms during what he called “a time of flux where wars erupt and rules collapse.”

President Xi Jinping’s philosophy of “win-win cooperation and mutual respect,” he said, offers the most promising foundation for a future world order when the dust settles.

From the legal perspective, Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law and Justice, emphasised that security and stability are paramount for CPEC’s success.